Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
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Types
Pinus lambertiana
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Blister Rust
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Douglas squirrels
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS lambertiana
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Sugar Pine
Azalea
In German
Sugar Pine
Azalee
In French
Sugar Pine
azalée
In Spanish
Sugar Pine
azalea
In Greek
Sugar Pine
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Sugar Pine
Azalea
In Polish
Sugar Pine
azalia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Sugar Pine and Azalea
Season and care of Sugar Pine and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pine and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Pine is Loam and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Sugar Pine and Azalea Physical Information
Sugar Pine and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pine and Azalea are as follows:
Sugar Pine flower color:
Sugar Pine leaf color:
Azalea flower color: Red
- Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Pine and Azalea
Care of Sugar Pine and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.